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Plant Controller Allendale, New Jersey
Job Ref: 41245

MANUFACTURING PLANT IN ALLENDALE NJ IS LOOKING FOR A PLANT CONTROLLER. LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO COMES FROM A MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENT.

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Controller

Job Purpose

This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for building and formalizing the company’s financial infrastructure within a growing manufacturing environment. The Controller will serve as the company’s technical accounting authority while partnering closely with operations and leadership to improve financial visibility, cost discipline, and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Operations

• Direct all accounting operations including:
  • General Ledger
  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Payroll
  • Fixed Assets
  • Cost Accounting
• Establish scalable financial systems and structured accounting processes.
• Develop disciplined financial and cost accounting frameworks to support growth and operational performance.

Financial Reporting & Close Process

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with accuracy and timeliness.
• Develop and manage budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Prepare financial statements including:
  • Profit & Loss
  • Balance Sheet
  • Cash Flow Statements
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Develop KPIs, financial dashboards, and management reporting tools.
• Deliver variance analysis and financial performance reporting to leadership.
• Maintain audit-ready financial records and supporting documentation.

Cost Accounting & Manufacturing Finance

• Design and implement standardized product costing systems.
• Establish methodologies for:
  • Material allocation
  • Labor allocation
  • Overhead allocation
• Partner with operations to validate:
  • BOMs (Bill of Materials)
  • Labor standards
  • Cost drivers
• Improve product-level margin visibility to support pricing and profitability decisions.
• Conduct structured variance analysis across production and cost inputs.
• Oversee inventory valuation for:
  • Raw Materials
  • Work-in-Process
  • Finished Goods
• Identify cost drivers and collaborate with operations to improve efficiency and margins.

Financial Systems & Controls

• Evaluate, redesign, and implement ERP and financial systems.
• Integrate purchasing, inventory, and accounting processes.
• Improve automation and operational efficiency across finance functions.
• Strengthen internal controls and optimize working capital.
• Build scalable financial processes to support long-term growth.

Qualifications

Technical & Functional Qualifications

• Strong expertise in U.S. GAAP and full-cycle financial reporting.
• Extensive experience in manufacturing cost accounting including:
  • Standard costing
  • Variance analysis
  • Inventory valuation
• Experience building or improving product costing systems in manufacturing environments.
• Advanced Excel skills required, including:
  • Financial modeling
  • Cost roll-ups
  • Variance analysis tools
• ERP implementation or evaluation experience in manufacturing environments strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.

Leadership & Professional Qualifications

• High level of integrity, accountability, confidentiality, and ownership.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to lead and develop accounting teams.
• Experience partnering cross-functionally with operations and executive leadership.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and execute in a structured environment.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA designation strongly preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of accounting experience.
• At least 3 years in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role.
• Strong manufacturing and cost accounting background required.

Working Conditions

• Office-based position located in Allendale, NJ with regular presence on the manufacturing floor.
• Extended hours may be required during:
  • Month-end close
  • Year-end reporting
  • Budgeting cycles
  • Audit periods
• Occasional exposure to manufacturing environments with moving mechanical equipment.
• PPE and safety protocols must be followed in production areas.
• Noise levels in manufacturing areas may range from moderate to high.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting and computer work.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for standard office equipment.
• Ability to move throughout office and manufacturing facilities.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods as needed.
• Occasional lifting and/or moving of materials up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely access production areas while following all safety procedures.

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